Weber State stuns Grizzlies for first win in Montana in 28 years

Weber State celebrates after defeating Montana in overtime of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Weber State defeated Montana 24-21. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)

MISSOULA, Mont. — Josh Kealamakia booted a 27-yard field goal in overtime Saturday to give Weber State a 24-21 win over Montana.

Quarterback Makena Simis fumbled on Montana's first play of overtime to snuff out the Grizzlies’ attempt to score. Weber State's Filipe Sitake recovered the fumble to set up the Wildcats' drive for the game-winning field goal.

Wildcats win!!!!!! 37-yard FG and WSU wins in Missoula 24-21 in overtime. 1st win in Missoula in 28 years. #WeAreWeber#BigSKyFB

Weber State (3-3, 2-1 Big Sky) scored first on a 3-yard run by Eric Wilkes with 11:47 to play in the first quarter. Montana (3-3, 2-1) took a 14-7 first quarter lead on a 4-yard touchdown pass from Chad Chalich to Ben Roberts and a 4-yard John Nguyen touchdown run.

But the Wildcats reclaimed the lead in the second quarter on a 15-yard pass from Jadrian Clark to Cam Livingston and a 30-yard Cordero Dixon interception return to take a 21-14 halftime lead.

Montana sent the game to overtime when Simis connected with Roberts on a 44-yard scoring play with 4:51 to go in the game.